Have you noticed that some people seem to catch all the breaks? You can be one of those people too as long as you have a mindset to always improve yourself in some way. Here are the ways you can begin giving yourself more opportunities for success starting right now.

#1. Get up 30 minutes early.

When you are fresh and beginning your day, your brain is at its most efficient. This means you’ve also got a small window of productivity that is at its best. Getting up early also gives you more time to plan for the day in the quiet and stillness that comes with the anticipation of a new day.

#2. Make time for exercise and stay active.

You don’t have to join a gym to get some exercise. You don’t need a personal coach. You do need to make sure you get a good walk in, take a jog in the park, or do your preferred exercises every day in some way. When you are active, your brain begins to kick into overdrive with innovative, creative ideas that could literally change the world.

#3. There’s always a plan.

It’s been said that the most important person in the world is the common person. The one who works hard, goes home, spends time with their family and friends, and repeats. Don’t underestimate the importance of a common chore because just like common people, this is what builds the foundation of everything we know.

#4. Keep on learning.

There’s always something new to learn every day. We never truly know everything. Always look for something interesting to enhance the way you can communicate with others. It can come from reading blogs, looking at research journals, or even something as simple as trying out a new hobby. When you keep learning, you keep expanding the reach of your mind.

#5. Mistakes and criticism are feedback.

It’s difficult to handle a disagreement. It’s even worse if we make a mistake. Yet in every moment, even the negative ones, what we receive from others is feedback. This can help you to avoid those mistakes in the future by learning not from your perspective, but from what others see. Take this information, analyze it, and then apply it.

#6. Meditation is a must.

You can make 20 minutes to meditate. Maybe take those early morning minutes to do so if nothing else. Try to find two sessions of 20 minutes at the beginning and ending of your day if you can. By doing so, you’ll keep yourself centered and shift away from the negative feelings that could be dragging you down.

#7. Family is important.

Working hard is a good thing. Making time for your family is a better thing. Your family is your support network. If you ignore them for too long, they’ll leave. It really is that simple. Always strive to make your family be a top priority and you’ll feel more alive.

#8. Don’t underestimate the value of sleep.

How long someone should sleep can be very different because of biological variability. Some people need 4 hours of sleep. Others feel tired after 8 good hours of sleep. Listen to your body, know what it needs, and then provide it. An energy drink or multiple cups of coffee isn’t a substitute for sleep, even if it seems like it at the time.

You can begin improving yourself today. These 8 methods all work in their own unique way. Try the ones that make sense for your lifestyle and then track the improvements you see. In due time, you’ll start catching all the breaks too.